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Experience top 5 cooking classes in Hoi An

01 June 2024 Hoi An Cuisine Admin

If you are finding a way to learn how to cook Hoi An food as well as other daily activities from the locals then taking part in cooking classes in Hoi An will be an ideal choice for you.

When participating in these classes, you will learn from the chefs with the most accurate recipe, providing related knowledge and notes when cooking to make the perfect and delicious dishes with authentic Quang flavor. Let’s dive into the top 5 cooking classes in Hoi An if you have any interests!

1. Cooking Class - Hoi An Memories Land

When talking about cooking classes in Hoi An, I can not miss the Cooking Class of Hoi An Memories Land. This class is in the Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa, the Cooking Class will bring you the most unique experience. With many amazing activities, Cooking Class will help you “peak” the daily life of the locals.

Cooking Class - Hoi An Memories Land

The cooking class in Hoi An Memories Land will offer 2 combos for you to choose based on your needs:

#1: Explore the local market and cooking with the chef

Ticket price: 569.000 VND/person
Time: 9:00 - 13:00 (everyday)
Location: An Bistro Restaurant - Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa
Transportation Method: Electric bikes, bikes, boats
Menu: Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls, Seafood Pancake, Cao Lau
Activities
Visiting the local market, with the Hoi An Memories Land chef, explore and choose fresh and signature ingredients of Vietnam’s cuisine.
Cycling on the impressed road to the resort
Cooking with skilled chefs of Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa with signature recipe from the local specialties
Enjoy your final dish with comfy and peaceful atmosphere
Receive Participation Certification from the Hoi An Memories Land.

With the combo, shopping in a market with the chef is the perfect opportunity for tourists to immerse in the bustling life of Hoi An, explore the secrets hidden inside those fresh ingredients.

>> See more: 20+ must-try Hoi An food for tourists

Under instruction of an experienced chef, you will be walking around the local market, full of colors and flavors. Here, the chef will introduce you to how to choose the freshest ingredients, and share amazing stories about the unique vegetables of the ancient town. Tourists will maybe hear about the introductions of tra que vegetables or some unique localized ingredients selection. This is a chance for you to know about some interesting stories of the locals.

It can be said that, more than a simple shopping trip, this trip is also an opportunity for you to know about the unique cuisine in Hoi An, from seasonal ingredients selection, how to cook traditional dishes to some tips for cooking that have been passed down for generations.

Hoi An Market is not only where to shop but also a tourist attraction as well, with many interesting things for you to explore. Under instruction of the chef, you will explore every corner of this market, learn about some unique souvenirs made by the locals and keep them for some awesome selfies.

Let’s come together with the chef from Hoi An Memories Land, step into the journey of shopping and exploring interesting things that Hoi An offers.

Cooking Class students shopping by bikes

Students go shopping and choosing ingredients by themselves

#2: Cooking with the chef

Price: 429.000 VND/person
Time: 10h00 - 13h00 (everyday)
Location: An Bistro Restaurant
Menu: Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls, Seafood Pancake, Cao Lau
Activities
Cooking with professional chefs from Hoi An Memories Land with many signature recipes of some local specialties.
Enjoy your final dish with comfy and peaceful atmosphere
Receive Participation Certification from the Hoi An Memories Land.

No matter what combo you choose, the cooking class at Hoi An Memories Land offers you an unforgettable experience.:

Learning tips on how to cook local Hoi An food. Under the instruction of local chefs, you will be “mastered” from cooking specialties such as Cao Lau, Vietnamese pancakes.
Experience the local cuisine: Visiting the local market, you will have the chance to explore the variety of ingredients and Vietnam’s cuisine
Entertain and relax: Cooking with friends and family is a fun and relaxed experience, helping you create beautiful memories in Hoi An.

Final dishes from Cooking Class students in Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa

A small tip for you is that you can choose to reset in the Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa for easier access to the cooking class, as well as other activities. Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa offers 102 rooms and villas, all with Thu Bon river view, ensuring you an interesting and relaxed resort experience. Not only providing a fresh atmosphere, Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa also attracts tourists with the “100% authentic” greenery, 2 clean pools and other amenities and services such as outdoors yoga, Zensa Spa - a relaxed massage place, try the Asia - Europe cuisine at the An Bistro Restaurant.

The atmosphere of Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa

When choosing to stay here, you can also have a chance to enjoy the cultural show of Hoi An - Hoi An Memories. This is a live popular outdoor show not only in Vietnam but also in the world and used by Reuters reviewed as the most “satisfying” and “beautiful” show in the world. Following with that, the Hoi An Memories show has these 5 main acts:

Birth of Existence: Recreating the birth of Hoi An and its people, showing the solidarity and resilient
Wedding: Reenacting the wedding of Princess Huyen Tran and Champa King Che Man. The beautiful performance will teach audiences about the Viet-Champa marriage and honor Princess Huyen Tran - the one who sacrificed her own life for Chau O and Chay Ly for Dai Viet.
Lights & Sea: Describing the misery of a girl on shore and a boy on sea through their Integration: Recreating the bustling and crowded Hoi An with many trading and merchants on the Faifo commercial port.
Ao Dai: Ao Dai makes the ancient and peaceful Hoi An become more energetic and modern. Even after months and years of ups and downs, Hoi An still remains its peaceful, smooth and elegant beauty.

Hoi An Memories is not only an impressive performance, it also leaves a remarkable emotion for audiences. This is the feeling, proud but also memorable feelingly, emotional but also delighted,... It can be said that Hoi An Memories is the show that brings the most iconic Vietnam’s cultural representatives such as non la, ao dai, bamboo, cottage houses, and coconut trees,..all showed up, gradually in every part of the show.

The Hoi An Cultural Show - Hoi An Memories

If you have come to Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa for vacation, then do not forget to try the cooking class during the day and enjoy the night for this special show.

2. Tra Que Water Wheel

The cooking class at Tra Que Water Wheel promises to be an ideal place for you to learn the secrets of making the essence of traditional Hoi An dishes in particular and Vietnam in general. From the recipe gradually revealed, helping you proudly make and bringing the Vietnamese taste to your kitchen.

Additionally, you can also experience shopping for ingredients at the Hoi An local market, making your experience worthier in this cooking exploration. Being able to choose the freshest ingredients will surely help you to awaken the inspiration and enthusiast of cooking in you.

Before going to the class, you can also relax with the head, shoulder, neck and leg massage service. These procedure can help you relieve stress and fully dive into the cozy and inspirational atmosphere of the cooking class in Tra Que Water Wheel

Come to Tra Que Water Wheel, you can not only enjoy Hoi An food, but also immerse yourself in the comfy and relaxed atmosphere, with that, bringing for you an impressive and memorable cuisine experience.

Address: Cam Ha, Hoi An, Quang Nam
Menu: Fried spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, papaya salad,...
Ticket price; From 720.000VND

Cooking class of Hoi An food at Tra Que Water Wheel

3. Thuan Tinh Island - Cooking Tour

Thuan Tinh Island Cooking Tour - where you can dive into the flavor of Vietnam and the simplicity of the rural region. The journey will start with a tour on the river, watching the vibrant sunset and after that, visiting the fresh vegetables (depending on the season). In the briny season, tourists can explore the signature ingredients in an interesting class.

Next, under the careful instruction from the chef, tourists can participate in the cooking class, together making 5 iconic dishes in Vietnam. This is the chance for you to experience the cultural cuisine and learn some traditional cooking methods.

As the class ends, tourists can enjoy their own dishes under the colorful lanterns. Enjoying the flavor from the food they made by themselves with the romantic scenery of Hoi An is an unforgettable memory.

Thuan Tinh Island Cooking Tour is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to find a unique and meaningful cuisine experience. This class is suitable for family, couple, or anyone who love peace and want to have some fantastic time;

Address: Thanh Nhut Village, Cam Thanh Commune, Hoi An
Menu: Wrapped cabbage, garlic water spinach, braised fish, vegan fried spring rolls, rice.
Ticket price: From 542.222 VND

Thuan Tinh Island Cooking Tour - where you can dive in the taste of Vietnam

4. Gioan Cooking Class

Gioan Cookery is a cooking teaching center, where they can offer cooking classes for couples, families and friends. GIoan Cooking Class had debuted 15 years ago, from the dream of showing love for Vietnamese food to a talented and ambitious woman. So, once to Gioan, you can explore the true meaning of a sweet house, full of love for the food, for the people.

Each cooking class at Gioan Cookery usually begins with a tour of the local market. With the support of Gioan Cookery, you can fully prepare delicious dishes using special recipes. Foreign visitors also get to learn the Vietnamese names of various vegetables, herbs, and spices, along with how to use them.

Unlike typical cooking classes, Gioan Cookery allows you to choose dishes according to your preferences. Gioan's menu is incredibly diverse, offering more than 50 dishes to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Besides learning how to cook, you also have the chance to participate in karaoke with the host, creating fun moments and relieving stress after the class.

Address: 222/17 Ly Thuong Kiet Gioan Villa Hoian, Hoi An
Ticker price: $25 - $70/pax

Gioan Cookery is a unique cooking teaching center

5. Red Bridge Restaurant and Cooking School

Located along the romantic Hoai River, Red Bridge cooking class is the perfect destination to explore the cuisine essence of Hoi An. The class begins with a refreshing welcome drink, followed by immersing yourself in the local lifestyle, selecting fresh ingredients, and chatting with vendors at the bustling morning market.

Returning to Red Bridge, you'll step into the herb garden, which holds the secrets to unique culinary traditions. You'll discover various traditional Vietnamese herbs and learn how to use them to create distinctive flavors for each dish.

Next, you'll be guided through the preparation of signature dishes such as shrimp spring rolls, bánh xèo (Vietnamese pancakes), seafood salad, and Quang Nam noodles. Finally, you'll learn the art of food presentation in the Vietnamese style, creating refined culinary masterpieces.

After the hearty meal, guests can burn off some calories by taking a dip in Red Bridge's 20-meter swimming pool. The pool service is completely free, promising you a wonderful moment of relaxation.

Address: 4th Village, Hoi An, Quang Nam
Ticket price: $23 - $59/pax

The Red Bridge cooking class is a ideal destination for you to explore the essence of Hoi An food

Attending a cooking class in Hoi An is a fantastic way to discover the local cooking secrets, prepare delicious dishes with your own hands, and create lasting memories of Hoi An. With the top 5 cooking classes mentioned above, we hope you find a suitable option to have an enjoyable culinary experience in Hoi An. If you wish to book a class at the Hoi An Memories Land Cooking Class, reserve a room at Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa, or purchase tickets for the Hoi An Memories Show, please contact us through the following three methods:

Hotline: 1900 63 66 00 - 0904 636 600

Website: https://hoianmemoriesland.com/

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/memoriesland.hoian